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Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy flavorful homemade chicken shawarma with tender slices of seasoned chicken, perfect for wraps or plates.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For Serving

  • Toum (for serving)
  • Vegetables (for serving)
  • Arabic-style pita (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Pat the chicken dry. Mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, spices, and red pepper. Toss chicken in marinade. Rest in fridge up to 24 hours if desired.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken in a single layer for 8 minutes, flip, then cook 4-7 more minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken with Toum, vegetables, and pita as desired.

Notes

Marinate for extra flavor, and serve with fresh vegetables and pita.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken